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restatement

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˌriːˈsteɪtmənt//

KK: /ˈriːsteɪtmənt/

noun
Definition

A new version of something that has already been said, often to make it clearer or to emphasize a point.


Example

The teacher provided a restatement of the instructions to ensure everyone understood.


Conversation
Sloth A
I think I need a good restatement of the main points from the meeting.
Sloth B
Yeah, I missed some parts too, so that would really help.
Sloth A
Exactly, sometimes it's hard to catch everything the first time.
Sloth B
For sure! I'll write it down and share it with you later.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reiteration
rephrase
recapitulation
Antonyms
omission
neglect
abandonment
Root Explanation

Restatement → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "statement" (from Latin "stare", meaning to stand). The word "restatement" means the act of stating something again or in a different way.

Memory Tip

Think of 'saying something again' — 're-' means again, and 'statement' refers to what is said.

Visually Confused Words
reinstatement
statement
resettlement
rebatement
ratement
presettlement
overstatement
retreatment
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